Urban farming is growing, processing and distribution of food and other
products through plant cultivation in and around cities for serving
local inhabitants. Increasing urbanization around the world is resulting
in significant demand for urban farming.

Urban farming is gaining prominence owing to lower transportation cost
and supply of fresh nutritious products at competitive prices. In 2015,
urban farms produced 20% of the world's food and around 800 million
people were engaged in urban farming globally. Despite of continuous
growth, the market has limitations due to unrecognized agricultural
policies and lack of urban planning.

Global urban farming market is categorized and analyzed based on farm
type and crop type. Commercial farms including large and medium fields
and closed environment systems like aquaponics, hydroponics held the
largest share in the market followed by community based farming and home
gardens, backyard farming.

Along with the food crops many medicinal herbs, ornamental plants are
grown. Rising demand for organic, fresh and nutritious produce propels
the investments in urban farming space.